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Original films like "Megalopolis" struggle to find their footing as studios chase sure bets

by Henry Epp
Oct 1, 2024
The Francis Ford Coppola passion project is the latest original film to flop at the box office.
Francis Ford Coppola self-funded the commercial flop "Megalopolis."
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A former projectionist remembers his reel life

by Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 8, 2024
Projectionists wrangle miles of film for some movie screenings.
“Movies, in every single way, are a form of art,” says Austin Andrie-Grondek. “Even projecting it.”
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Why are movie box office results reported in dollars, rather than tickets sold?

by Janet Nguyen
Jul 5, 2024
Knowing a movie’s gross is important for Hollywood dealmaking. The rest of us are just obsessed with records.
The highly popular "Inside Out 2," released this summer, has already made more than $1 billion worldwide. Traditionally, the press has measured a movie's success by how much it's earned at the box office, not by how many people saw the film.
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Hollywood is cracking down on piracy (again)

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Jul 3, 2024
As pressure mounts on streaming services to make money, the industry is getting more aggressive about the global problem.
Charles Rivkin, chairman of the Motion Picture Association, making a presentation. The industry group is renewing its legislative efforts on Capitol Hill, says New York Times reporter Brooks Barnes.
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Not playing at a theater near you: Why are some movies so hard to find? 

by Janet Nguyen
Feb 16, 2024
It comes down to how much money the theaters think they’re going to earn.
If a movie doesn't show up at the theater, it's because the theater doesn't think it will make money, one filmmaker told us.
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It doesn’t take a Mathlete to know a “Mean Girls” remake adds up for Hollywood

by Stephanie Hughes
Jan 12, 2024
The latest iteration is a musical movie, and a chance to make money by presenting old material to a new audience.
More "Mean Girls": Bebe Wood, left, Avantika and Reneé Rapp star in the new musical movie.
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Box office mystery: Barbenheimer boomed, while "The Marvels" flopped.

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio
Dec 18, 2023
When going to the movies feels like a special event, fans show up, says author Joanna Robinson.
Moviegoers are looking for an experience beyond sitting quietly in a dark theater, says author Joanna Robinson.
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What the end of the actors strike means for movie theaters

by Henry Epp
Nov 10, 2023
Studios are scrambling to resume movie production, raising the question of whether the supply of movies to theaters can ramp up quickly enough.
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, stars of "Dune: Part Two," at a convention in April. The "Dune" sequel's release was delayed to next year due to the actors strike.
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Will the Hollywood strikes affect Hallmark and Lifetime Christmas movies? 

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 21, 2023
Christmas is still on schedule for Hallmark and Lifetime but it might look a little different as more filming moves outside the U.S.
Christmas is still on track for TV networks that have movies dedicated to the holiay.
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Where did all the G-rated blockbusters go?

by Kai Ryssdal , Livi Burdette and Sean McHenry
Sep 13, 2023
A look at why PG is the new G for family movies in theaters this year.
Even this year's sequel to the "Trolls" movie didn't pass the G-rated test.
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